ESPN News: "Platini wrong man for the job"

Chung Mong-Joon has confirmed he plans to run for the FIFA Presidency at next year's election, saying Michel Platini is not the right man for the job. The former FIFA Vice-President, and controlling shareholder in Asian conglomerate Hyundai, said earlier this month that a non-European leader would help breathe "new wind" into world football's governing body. Platini had confirmed his intention to run for President this week, and immediately received the backing of the English Football Association.

Van Gaal accepts De Gea may want Madrid move

Louis van Gaal accepted that David De Gea may want to leave Manchester United as he contemplated a problematic situation that he described as "not favourable" for anyone. De Gea was, van Gaal believes, at fault for PSG's second goal in 2-0 pre- season defeat.

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Rio Olympics' water rife with sewage, test finds

The waters where Olympians will compete in swimming and boating events next summer in South America's first Games are rife with human sewage and present a serious health risk for athletes, as well as for visitors to the iconic beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

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